Resources

Helpful articles, tools and resources to help you stay ahead of the curve on all things remote work + AI.

All How to Crossover The Way We Work Building a Remote Workforce Achieving Excellence Software Engineering The Future of Work Out of Office

INSIGHTS ON

The Way We Work

Cubicle farms haven’t changed in decades. Find new and innovative solutions for productivity, communication, management – all the workplace skills and tools that professionals need to use every day.

How to Break into AI Sales and Land Top Remote Roles
November 2022 changed everything. OpenAI unleashed ChatGPT-3.5, and the world collectively lost its mind. Suddenly, AI wasn't just sci-fi fantasy. It wasn't HAL 9000 or theoretical debates about the singularity. It was real. It was here. It was in your freaking browser. Then the floodgates opened. Llama. Claude. Gemini. Each more powerful...
Read more
How to Break into AI Sales and Land Top Remote Roles
11 Best Web Development Trends for 2025
The Top Web Development Trends for 2025 From VR immersion to API-first design and AI-powered experiences, this is your go-to guide to the tr...
Read more
11 Best Web Development Trends for 2025
5 Tech Resume Writing Tips for Remote Roles
This guide provides 5 killer tech resume writing tips for remote workers to help you showcase your skills and experience in a way that screa...
Read more
5 Tech Resume Writing Tips for Remote Roles
Need a Career Upgrade? 5 Transferrable Skills from Teaching
Just a teacher. Three soul-crushing words pummeling your mind as you scroll through career options - searching for a career path that lets y...
Read more
Need a Career Upgrade? 5 Transferrable Skills from Teaching
7 Types of Music for Work Focus & Super Productivity
Your productivity is bleeding out. And that top 40 playlist you're reaching for is the knife in your back. There you sit, drowning in tasks....
Read more
7 Types of Music for Work Focus & Super Productivity
Excellence vs Perfectionism: Getting to 80% Done
Your cursor hovers over the Share button. Heart racing. Palms sweaty. That familiar knot in your stomach tightens as your inner critic whisp...
Read more
Excellence vs Perfectionism: Getting to 80% Done
Scarcity vs Abundance: The Mindset That Multiplies Wins
A battle between your scarcity vs abundance mindset is raging. And it's silently undermining your career. Take a moment to tune into your in...
Read more
Scarcity vs Abundance: The Mindset That Multiplies Wins
Why Remote Work for Introverts Creates Psychological Safety
The modern office is waging a silent war against introverts. Speak up more in meetings. Be more visible. Just put yourself out there. The me...
Read more
Why Remote Work for Introverts Creates Psychological Safety
Top 10 In-Demand Programming Languages for 2025 [Updated]
Knowing this is crucial to guide your team and choose the right tools for the job. From C# to Typescript, this guide is your decoder to the ...
Read more
Top 10 In-Demand Programming Languages for 2025 [Updated]
How to Work Remotely (for Fedup Office Workers)
When all you have to go on is outdated office norms, figuring out how to work remotely can feel like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded. ...
Read more
How to Work Remotely (for Fedup Office Workers)
What is a Contract Worker? (2 Minute Cheat Sheet)
Queue the horror movie music and nervous laughter... For too long, we've treated contract work like that terrifying shadow under the bed. Th...
Read more
What is a Contract Worker? (2 Minute Cheat Sheet)
5 Ways Remote Work Monitoring Software Boosts Performance
Remote work monitoring software strikes fear into the hearts of many. We hear the protests now: Corporate surveillance. Digital micromanagem...
Read more
5 Ways Remote Work Monitoring Software Boosts Performance
19 Best Developer Chrome Extensions for 2024
This hand-picked crew is specially designed to crush coding roadblocks, streamline remote collaboration, and keep your team at the cutting e...
Read more
19 Best Developer Chrome Extensions for 2024
9 Best Forums for Developers in 2024
Knowing where your future rockstars live online is key to attracting and keeping them happy in this booming tech world. The Market: Software...
Read more
9 Best Forums for Developers in 2024
11 Popular Software Testing Trends in 2024
It's not just about coding features, it's about ensuring those features function flawlessly and securely – and that’s where cutting-edge tes...
Read more
11 Popular Software Testing Trends in 2024
Is Remote vs Office Work Bad for New Hires?
Starting a new onboarding experience feels like being dropped into the deep end. You're drowning in new processes, unfamiliar tools, and an ...
Read more
Is Remote vs Office Work Bad for New Hires?
5 Ways Remote Work Culture Trumps the Office
Remote work culture is calling, and you're ready to answer. But there's just one tiny problem. Your only insight into workplace culture come...
Read more
5 Ways Remote Work Culture Trumps the Office
Neurodivergent? 3 Easy Remote Workforce Accomodations
Your workplace is running on neurotypical autopilot, and it's crushing your potential. While 15-20% of the workforce is neurodivergent, trad...
Read more
Neurodivergent? 3 Easy Remote Workforce Accomodations
7 Secrets to Crafting a Stress-Free Async Culture
Another Slack ping shatters your concentration. That's the third urgent request since lunch... Your remote workday has become a draining cyc...
Read more
7 Secrets to Crafting a Stress-Free Async Culture
5 Unexpected Perks of Joining a Remote Async Company
Your remote company’s dated in-office processes are tying its hands and cutting its perks. While we've ditched the commute, fluorescent ligh...
Read more
5 Unexpected Perks of Joining a Remote Async Company
Why Building a Remote Development Team Is the Future of Tech
The numbers don't lie - tech is leading the charge in remote work. While corporate giants desperately defend their empty, over-capitalized r...
Read more
Why Building a Remote Development Team Is the Future of Tech
The 6 Best Productivity Apps for Remote Work in 2025
It's 8 AM and your workspace is dialed in. Ergonomic chair, dual monitors, favorite coffee mug. All systems are go. Fast forward four hours ...
Read more
The 6 Best Productivity Apps for Remote Work in 2025
How Outsourcing Exploits Remote Workers and How to Fight Back
I was once a ‘third party vendor.’ A freelancer. An external resource. An on-demand consultant. These labels are uncomfortable, and they’re ...
Read more
How Outsourcing Exploits Remote Workers and How to Fight Back
Want to Work Remotely and Travel? Here Are The Pros and Cons
We've come a long way from the world of soul-crushing commutes, sad desk lunches, and fluorescent-lit cubicle farms. Just a few years ago, t...
Read more
Want to Work Remotely and Travel? Here Are The Pros and Cons
10 Under-the-Radar Cities for Remote Workers
Where are the best cities for remote workers that are...under-the-radar? Quiet? Not so touristy? If you're like me, you can feel stuck in a ...
Read more
10 Under-the-Radar Cities for Remote Workers
What Are the Best Programming Languages for AI?
This 2-minute guide breaks down the strengths and usage of each AI programming language to help your remote team streamline to success. Pyth...
Read more
What Are the Best Programming Languages for AI?
6 Productivity Hacks for Working Remotely in Another Country
The allure of working remotely from another country is undeniable. What used to be a thing of remote job daydreams has fast become commonpla...
Read more
6 Productivity Hacks for Working Remotely in Another Country
3 Work-Life Balance Boundaries You Can't Live Without
Remember when we dreamed about working from home? The flexibility, the freedom, the no commute! Those were the days... For some, the remote ...
Read more
3 Work-Life Balance Boundaries You Can't Live Without
How to Set Your Work From Home Routine to Superstar Mode
Working from home is like being handed the keys to a Ferrari after years of riding the corporate bus. But without the right routine, you mig...
Read more
How to Set Your Work From Home Routine to Superstar Mode
9 Remote Only Job Boards for Top Global Talent
Picture this: You slide into your favorite pair of slippers, sip your morning coffee, and fire up your at home workstation for the day ahead...
Read more
9 Remote Only Job Boards for Top Global Talent
The Real Reason Remote Work Makes You Happier
On a scale of 1-10 – how happy are you at work? This was the question posed by Tracking Happiness, a company who surveyed over 12,455 people...
Read more
The Real Reason Remote Work Makes You Happier
Top 10 Programming and Scripting Languages for DevOps Engineers
These languages are the building blocks of efficient and innovative DevOps practices – and the keys to your success. From Python to Groovy, ...
Read more
Top 10 Programming and Scripting Languages for DevOps Engineers
What Is AI Vetting for Software Engineers?
As AI becomes more prevalent in our lives, so does the need for censorship and quality control. Software engineers, with their AI and coding...
Read more
What Is AI Vetting for Software Engineers?
How USD Creates Wealth for Non-US Remote Workers
“Pay yourself first.” “Save 10% of everything you earn.” “Invest before you spend.” This is excellent advice – and perfectly useless when yo...
Read more
How USD Creates Wealth for Non-US Remote Workers
3 Myths About Remote Developer Jobs
According to Stack Overflow’s2017 Developer Survey, more than half of developers say remote work options are a top priority when looking for...
Read more
3 Myths About Remote Developer Jobs
7 Ways to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace
It’s a question remote leaders have been asking in recent years, as remote job options have grown by more than 1100% since 2021. We know tha...
Read more
7 Ways to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace
The Simple Yet Radical System to Change Your Life
The world of tech startups is unlike anything the world has seen before. They need to be fast, cutting-edge, and pivot on a dime. Not only t...
Read more
The Simple Yet Radical System to Change Your Life
Is the Cover Letter Dead? What Works Instead?
Next time you’re applying for a job, ask yourself this question: "Is the cover letter dead?" We say they are. Because almost75%of recruiters...
Read more
Is the Cover Letter Dead? What Works Instead?
Top Tips for Recent Graduates Entering the Workforce Post-COVID
Nobody could’ve predicted that. Entering the workforce after graduation post-COVID is an entirely different ballgame. This means you need to...
Read more
Top Tips for Recent Graduates Entering the Workforce Post-COVID
The Unusual Leadership Soft Skills Powering Remote Success
I remember early in my remote career hearing about something called ‘The Einstein Test’ which employers used to test a candidate’s problem-s...
Read more
The Unusual Leadership Soft Skills Powering Remote Success
Job Search Best Practices In 2022
If you’re searching for a job in 2022, a lot has changed. There are more jobs available than people that are unemployed. The Great Resignati...
Read more
Job Search Best Practices In 2022
Equal Pay for Equal Work
My introduction toCrossoverstarted with a LinkedIn job search in 2014. I was living in the NYC suburbs and actively looking for a new and ex...
Read more
Equal Pay for Equal Work
The Best Programming Languages to Know Now for Landing a Job
It’s no secret that software development is one of the most promising fields in today’s economy, In fact, IT is one of thelargest fields for...
Read more
The Best Programming Languages to Know Now for Landing a Job
American Companies that Hire Remote Workers Overseas
If you’re looking to pursue full-timeremote work, you’re not alone. With the majority of remote employees experiencingless work-related stre...
Read more
American Companies that Hire Remote Workers Overseas
How ESW Capital & Crossover Build Infrastructure to Handle 100s of Software Products
Who is Sergey Pronin? Sergey Pronin, SaaSOps Software Engineering Manager, started investigating how computers work at the age of 7 and was ...
Read more
How ESW Capital & Crossover Build Infrastructure to Handle 100s of Software Products
How to Write a Good Job Posting: Your Ultimate Checklist
Here is the ultimate checklist for writing job postings that sing to top-tier remote talent, streamlining your recruitment process and unloc...
Read more
How to Write a Good Job Posting: Your Ultimate Checklist
Crossover’s Unique Approach to Work
At Crossover, our goal is to take complex operations and find ways to simplify them. Why? So we can scale rapidly. Our company has a very ag...
Read more
Crossover’s Unique Approach to Work
3 Key Strategies for Navigating the Remote Work Revolution
Some 35% of eligible U.S. employees now opt to work from home full-time, and 98% of global employees want to work from home at least some of...
Read more
3 Key Strategies for Navigating the Remote Work Revolution
10 Personal Traits That Make Remote Workers Great
Redefining Efficiency and Adaptability in Remote Work Remote workers are proving to be a highly efficient and adaptable workforce. Some 91% ...
Read more
10 Personal Traits That Make Remote Workers Great
5 Unstoppable Habits to Become an Effective Remote Manager
A staggering 91% of employees want to work remotely at least some of the time, and 16% of companies now operate without an office. Mastering...
Read more
5 Unstoppable Habits to Become an Effective Remote Manager
C++ vs Java: A Quick Comparison for Busy Developers
Why the Language Matters The language you choose acts as the foundation of your remote team’s project. C++ and Java, both powerhouses, boast...
Read more
C++ vs Java: A Quick Comparison for Busy Developers
C# vs Golang: Which is The Better Web Development Language?
Below, we delve into the key differences between C# and Golang and share a framework to choose the best language for your remote team. C#: T...
Read more
C# vs Golang: Which is The Better Web Development Language?
What are AI-Enhanced Code Reviews? (A Primer)
Forget everything you thought you knew about code reviews. The future is here, and it's powered by AI. A reported 92% of US-based developers...
Read more
What are AI-Enhanced Code Reviews? (A Primer)
7 Benefits of Customer Feedback for Software Development
This is a must-read for remote managers looking to improve their user experience, retain more customers and catch their attention by standin...
Read more
7 Benefits of Customer Feedback for Software Development
8 Remote Working Challenges (and How to Overcome Them)
A significant 12.7% of full-time employees now work entirely from home, and 87% of workers say yes to working remotely when given the chance...
Read more
8 Remote Working Challenges (and How to Overcome Them)
Is Job Security a Tech Career Myth?
It’s 2024. So far, 130 tech companies have laid off 32,576 people from around the world. If 2023 is anything to go by, remote workers a...
Read more
Is Job Security a Tech Career Myth?
ChatGPT vs Software Developers: A 2 Minute Breakdown
AI on the Rise: AI is predicted to handle a super-massive 95% of customer interactions by 2025. Chatbots like ChatGPT are already saving bus...
Read more
ChatGPT vs Software Developers: A 2 Minute Breakdown
Why Companies and Remote Job Seekers Need Each Other
Hiring managers, pay attention – this is your cheat sheet to the world of remote work! Mutual High Fives: How Everyone Wins Talent Pool P...
Read more
Why Companies and Remote Job Seekers Need Each Other
How to Onboard Remote Software Developers: A Quick Guide
This handy guide unlocks the secrets to a smooth transition for new team members. From setting the stage for connection to boosting morale a...
Read more
How to Onboard Remote Software Developers: A Quick Guide
How to Streamline Onboarding Remote Software Developers
This guide blasts off with practical steps to make sure your new recruits land smoothly and hit the ground running. Why Onboarding Matters M...
Read more
How to Streamline Onboarding Remote Software Developers
6 Environmental Benefits of Remote Work You Should Know
Ending your daily commute and setting up a home office can make a big difference for the planet. Now more than ever our world needs climate-...
Read more
6 Environmental Benefits of Remote Work You Should Know
Mission Possible: The Unfiltered Pros and Cons of Contract Work (+Chart)
Was I about to blow up my life for the abstract promise of freedom? I didn’t know, but I had to try. So, I left my job at a start-up and emb...
Read more
Mission Possible: The Unfiltered Pros and Cons of Contract Work (+Chart)
2023 Gallup Report: It's How You Work, Not Where (+Who Manages You)
Is WHERE people work to blame? The State of The Global Workplace: 2023 Report was recently released with some answers. Let’s see how stress ...
Read more
2023 Gallup Report: It's How You Work, Not Where (+Who Manages You)
7 Habits of Highly Successful Remote Leaders
We’re talking about the pros who've figured out how to ensure productivity doesn't turn into burnout, and distance doesn't mean disconnectio...
Read more
7 Habits of Highly Successful Remote Leaders
10 Vital Tools for Remote Leadership (+8 AI Tools)
These tools will help you manage team performance and effectively deliver feedback when it counts. Your remote work team is about to get a m...
Read more
10 Vital Tools for Remote Leadership (+8 AI Tools)
10 Best Remote Software Engineering Tech Jobs
If you’re an experienced software engineer, there's a wide range of full-time remote work opportunities you can take advantage of to gain th...
Read more
10 Best Remote Software Engineering Tech Jobs
Inside the Crossover Engine Room
A question many seem to be asking these days is ‘How exactly doesCrossoverwork?’Mircea Strugaru, Vice President of Engineering at Crossover ...
Read more
Inside the Crossover Engine Room
Where You Can Live and Work Overseas on a Russian Passport
In this article we will provide some helpful tips and advice if you're thinking about moving out of Russia, but need help finding the right ...
Read more
Where You Can Live and Work Overseas on a Russian Passport
What to Expect at Every Stage of the Hiring Process
Since the mid-1980s, the hiring process has dramatically changed – from applying for 9-5 jobs on paper applications to clicking a button on ...
Read more
What to Expect at Every Stage of the Hiring Process
Beat Procrastination and Negative Perfectionism with Timeboxing
Today’s digital workers are faced with the struggle of working too much or not being productive enough. Some feel a sense of fulfillment whe...
Read more
Beat Procrastination and Negative Perfectionism with Timeboxing
Get Better at Anything: 6 Steps of Deliberate Practice
In Part 2, learn how to apply the research-backed principles of deliberate practice to your goals. Have you ever wondered why some people ar...
Read more
Get Better at Anything: 6 Steps of Deliberate Practice
Double Or Triple Your Pay Through Crossover
A lot of candidates come across a job advertised by Crossover and think ‘this is way too good to be true! They want to double my pay and I’l...
Read more
Double Or Triple Your Pay Through Crossover
How to Find Fully Remote Jobs
Research by Gallup found that nearlytwo-thirdsof employees who have been working remotely during the pandemic want to keep doing so. While m...
Read more
How to Find Fully Remote Jobs
5 Minutes is All You Need to Make Your Day Super Productive
“…I just don’t have the time” This sentence is like a curse. I know, because I was under its spell. When I started my first business, I was ...
Read more
5 Minutes is All You Need to Make Your Day Super Productive
4 Tools to Find Your ‘Deep Work’ Groove & Boost Productivity
Whether you work in an office, a shared co-working space, or at home, your time is one of your most valuable commodities — but also one of t...
Read more
4 Tools to Find Your ‘Deep Work’ Groove & Boost Productivity
The Cure to unlocking a healthy work-life balance
Do you know how to deal with burnout? Burnout is bad news for employers because according toHarvard Business Review, the psychological and p...
Read more
The Cure to unlocking a healthy work-life balance
7 Ways to Stay Super Productive at Work [Infographic]
It can be tough to stay focused on the job—whether you’re working in an office or from home. We’ve rounded up seven of our best tips to help...
Read more
7 Ways to Stay Super Productive at Work [Infographic]
Crossover Logo White
Follow us on
Have a question?

Get answers to common questions using our smart chatbot Crosby.

HELP AND FAQs

Join the world's largest community of AI first Remote WorkersAI-first remote workers.

Find your dream job
Hire top talent
© Crossover, 2025
Website TermsContractor TermsPrivacy PolicyLegalCookie Settings